Student Wellbeing Liaison
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Job Summary
- Based at our Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus hybrid work arrangements
- Part-time and continuing
- HEW 7 $105933 - $% Superannuation
Benefits for working with us!
At Deakin we offer more than just a job we offer a lifestyle. Across our campuses in Geelong Melbourne and regional Victoria youll find everything you need to thrive: on-site childcare gyms medical centres cafes accessible public transport and convenient parking. Enjoy flexible working arrangements that support your work-life balance generous leave entitlements including extended parental leave and the option to purchase additional time off plus a wide range of staff discounts on travel and more. Our health and wellbeing services ongoing professional development opportunities and inclusive supportive culture make Deakin a place where you can grow whether youre working remotely or immersed in the vibrant energy of campus life.
Who are we
Deakin is a cutting-edge public university headquartered in Victoria revolutionising education with 61000 students across our campuses: Melbourne Burwood Geelong Waurn Ponds Geelong Waterfront Warrnambool Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia (DLI) GIFT City India and our vibrant online environment. Were proud to be a progressive and open-minded university delivering the highest student satisfaction in Victoria and consistently ranked in the top 1% of the worlds universities.
About the Role
The Student Wellbeing Liaison is responsible for providing initial responses and support to students and conducting health and wellbeing assessments for students presenting in a highly distressed state. The role is responsible for the de-escalation of student distress identification of student health and wellbeing needs and prioritisation of service provision.
As a Student Wellbeing Liaison you will:
- Provide initial response and support for students who present in high distress conduct health and wellbeing assessments de-escalate and identify service provision needs.
- Assess the nature of student distress and identify relevant contributing factors including health and wellbeing concerns.
- Provide staff consultations to educate the Deakin community on recognizing and responding to student distress promoting mental wellbeing and raising awareness of Student Health and Wellbeing Services.
- Deliver effective and efficient services using a client centred evidence-based approach.
- Seek feedback from clients (staff and students) regarding their satisfaction with the service respond to all feedback with openness and transparency and seek to identify ways to improve service provision.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with a wide range of stakeholders within and external to the University to ensure efficient and effective referrals.
To be successful youll have:
- Arelevant undergraduate degree withsubsequentrelevant experienceinmental health intake/triage such as social work or psychology welfare counselling mental health nursing
- Experience in sensitively managing initial disclosures including sexual harassment and assault.
- Experience in responding to family/domestic violence reports and mental health concerns (suicidal/homicidal/psychotic experiences)
- Demonstrated experience in working collaboratively within multidisciplinary services to enhance health and wellbeing outcomes in the provision of timely and effective services
- Relevant experience within the tertiary environment (desirable)
Heres how to apply:
Please submit your updated resume and a short cover letter outlining your skills and experience.
For a confidential discussion regarding this role please contact Nicole Pluim (Senior Manager Student Psychological Programs and Services) on
For a copy of the position description please see below:PD-Student Wellbeing
Applications for this position close on Saturday6th December 2025.
Are You Ready
Deakin is a Victorian university with a global impact. We are an agile dynamic and innovative university committed to making a positive impact through our excellence in education research and innovation and the contributions we make to the wider community.
We understand that our reputation has been built on the dedication and expertise of our staff and we offer a dynamic and diverse working environment with opportunities to grow and develop careers. We believe that a progressive thriving culture will ensure that people choose to come and stay at Deakin and contribute to our ongoing success.
We value diversity and aim to build an inclusive environment that champions embraces and respects differences. We support and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people of all abilities cultures sexual orientation and genders.
Key Skills
- Presentation Skills
- Time Management
- Clinical Research
- Communication skills
- GCP
- Infusion Experience
- Managed Care
- Hospice Care
- Conflict Management
- Clinical Trials
- Research Experience
- Home Care
About Company
Deakin is Australia's 9th largest university with over 44,000 students, of whom approximately a fifth are international students from over 100 countries. We have more than 8,000 international students from over 100 different countries 40% of our domestic students, and 28% of our in ... View more
